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# Hippos POS

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> Hippos is an on premise with Cloud access point of sale (POS) solution that can be operated with or without the internet. The internet is only used to sync data between the POS and Cloud (web portal). The Hippos solution is designed for quick service restaurants, full service restaurants, retail stores, and service based businesses including spas and salons. 

Restaurant features include real time inventory management, ingredient tracking, user security management, floor plan and table management, table reservation and wait list management, phone line integration, SMS text messaging, and more.

Hippos enables users to list multiple menu items, take orders by seat or table, capture customer emails, send receipts and integrate online ordering directly to the POS terminal. Employees can clock in and out using the POS software for time and attendance purposes. 

Retail features include real time inventory management, user security management, appointment booking, bottle deposits, lottery processing, integrated weigh scales, support for variable deli scale and pharmacy barcodes, and more.

Additionally, Hippos provides a business dashboard and enables them to generate sales, inventory, and accounting  reports. Users can also purchase compatible hardware components such as cash drawers, barcode scanners, receipt printers and more.

An instant E-Commerce / online ordering web store front is available that seamlessly integrates with the in store POS.  Orders from the Web to your POS / kitchen.

Hippos supports integration with QuickBooks and offers services on a monthly subscription basis. Support is available via phone and email.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: HIPPOS Software
- **Location**: East Brampton, Canada

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: CA$29.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate
- **Pricing Details**: Prices are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) + local taxes per month.  All POS software is per POS computer per month.  All other software is per location per month. 

There are no monthly contracts, no long term obligations, you can cancel the subscription at any time with no cancellation penalties, no cost of borrowing, and no hidden costs.  All monthly prices include software updates and support via phone, email, and text.  

There are many base features included in the starting price.  There are value added feature add-ons for an additional low cost price per month.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English, French, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Barbados, Canada, St Lucia, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Accounting Integration
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Barcode Recognition
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Commission Management
- Credit Card Processing
- Customer Database
- Customer History
- Customisable Reports
- Discount Management
- Electronic Payments
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Loyalty Program
- Multi-Location

## Integrations (6 total)

- Ackroo
- Deliverect
- Moduurn
- QuickBooks Online
- Stripe
- WooCommerce

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Restaurant POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/41/restaurant-pos-software/software)

## Related Categories

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## Reviews

### "Hippos pos" — 5.0/5

> **Mohammad** | *9 May 2024* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Online access, and timely update, and accurate info.
> 
> **Cons**: Payment type reports on the transaction level, are not generated easily. 
Also the reports of sales after refunds are not generated.

## Links

- [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/64861/hippos)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.softwareadvice.com/retail/hippos-profile/> |
| en-AU | <https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/64861/hippos> |
| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/64861/hippos> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/64861/hippos> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/64861/hippos> |

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